Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/29/2014 9:23 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+2330 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1860 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core74% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)81% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)130% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+312 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.7"9% Larger screen
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010	Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE G850F, Samsung SM-G850F
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	9/1/2014
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	11 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Black, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)	0.4W/kg (head), 0.506W/kg (body)